Security Engineer

Role Title: Technical Delivery Specialist – Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Location: Fully Remote (occasional travel to London)

Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35)

Clearance: Active SC Clearance required until at least 2029 – must have used SC within the last 12 months

Overview:

Seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Specialist to support the ongoing rollout and optimisation of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) across on-premise, Azure, and AWS environments. This role focuses on hands-on delivery, technical configuration, and proactive stakeholder engagement to ensure effective protection and seamless integration across complex enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead onboarding and deployment of new assets into the existing MDE tenant across multi-cloud and on-prem environments.
• Configure, test, and optimise Defender for Endpoint policies, ASR rules, and security baselines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and progress reporting.
• Conduct troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement of MDE configurations.
• Support SOC and operational teams with technical expertise and best practice implementation.
• Review designs and implementations to ensure secure, efficient, and “secure by design” delivery.

Essential Experience:

• Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in enterprise or government environments.
• Strong understanding of endpoint protection across Azure, AWS, and on-premises .
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading technical delivery and configuration in complex, fast-paced environments.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Azure Arc , Microsoft Defender for Cloud , and multi-cloud EDR integration.
• Background in cyber security operations or secure infrastructure delivery.
• Scripting experience (e.g. PowerShell) for deployment automation.